There are 5 ways to get from Calais to Bocholt by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Cologne
best- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Duisburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
- Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Bocholttrain Re
7h 23m€81–261Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Calais to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus
- Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrumbus 817 / ...
- Take the bus from Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum to Bocholt bus stationbus N69
8h 35m€37–62Bus, train
- Take the bus from Calais to Duisburg central train stationbus N1328
- Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Bocholttrain Re
7h 31m€40–57Drive 397.1 km
- Drive from Calais to Bocholtcar 397.1 km
4h 29m€62–89Train
- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Centraltrain Ter
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Bredatrain Ec / ...
- Take the train from Breda to Arnhem Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Aaltentrain
9h 31m
Calais to Bocholt by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Calais to Bocholt is to bus and train which costs €40 - €60 and takes 7h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Calais to Bocholt is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Bocholt station. However, there are services departing from Calais and arriving at Bocholt bus station via Antwerp Rooseveltplaats and Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Calais to Bocholt. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Bocholt via Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf and Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
The distance between Calais and Bocholt is 546 km. The road distance is 397.1 km.
The best way to get from Calais to Bocholt without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 7h 23m and costs €80 - €270.
It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Calais to Bocholt, including transfers.
Calais to Bocholt bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Calais station.
Calais to Bocholt train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.
The best way to get from Calais to Bocholt is to train via Cologne which takes 7h 23m and costs €80 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 8h 35m.
What companies run services between Calais, France and Bocholt, Germany?
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Bocholt via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf, and Duisburg Hbf in around 7h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais to Bocholt bus station via Antwerp Rooseveltplaats and Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum in around 8h 35m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €17–25
- Rail 1st Class
- €26–40
Train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €22–35
- Rail 1st Class
- €35–50
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–30
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–95
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Köln Hbf to Duisburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €28–65
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €28–40
- Comfort
- €30–45
- Premium
- €45–65
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–80
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Köln Hbf to Duisburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–55
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Köln Hbf to Duisburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–35
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €11–17
- 1st Class
- €20–35
Train from Anvers-Central to Breda
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–29
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €10–16
- 1st Class
- €17–29
Train from Breda to Arnhem Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €22–24
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- Phone
- +49 9126 301 90 70
- fahrgaeste@train-rental.com
- Website
- train-rental.com
Train from Köln Hbf to Duisburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- train-rental.com
- Phone
- 069 450099650
- Kundenservice-Linie10@vias-online.de
- Website
- vias-online.de
Train from Duisburg Hbf to Bocholt
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Schedules at
- vias-online.de
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Anvers-Central to Breda
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–15
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- arriva.nl
Train from Anvers-Central to Breda
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–14
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
- 2nd Class
- €12–14
- Phone
- +31 88 033 1360
- Website
- rrreis.nl
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Aalten
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- rrreis.nl
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Calais to Duisburg central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Calais to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum to Bocholt bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Calais to Bocholt bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Antwerp Rooseveltplaats station.
Calais to Bocholt train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.
Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Bocholt is 397 km. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Calais to Bocholt.
Book your Calais to Bocholt bus tickets online with FlixBus.
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